Pauza Magazine Summer 2013 | Page 26

pcv projects

Crafted

Peace Corps Mem

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2,000 MKD

The embroidery work is done free hand ( no embroidery hoop ) by the intellectually handicapped beneficiaries at my primary site , ПОРАКА НЕГОТИНО ( PORAKA NEGO- TINO ) in Negotino . It is a leading NGO with the mission to protect the rights and dignity of persons with intellectual disabilities and their families , as well as promote their full integration in all spheres of society .
The carved wooden plaques are made by Macedonian artisans working at Стари Занаети ( Old Crafts ) in Negotino , an organization I have been involved with this past year . It is an NGO which was established in 2004 by a group of enthusiasts dedicated to reviving and preserving the old Macedonian crafts ( especially wood carving ) and improve the material and social conditions of the citizens of the region . Proceeds from the sale of their work enable the organization to work toward those goals as well as to teach others these skills in order to continue their work .
The carved plaques are 6 ” - 8 ” tall and will have the PCV ’ s site and service years carved in the wood . They come with a hanger affixed to the back

3,000 MKD

After talking with our Country Director , I received an okay to the States as gifts . All of the items available for purchase are

Carved Wooden Plaques

2,000 MKD

Tote Bags

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The NGO ’ s beneficiaries
- Persons with intellect who live with their paren nicipalities of Negotino , and Volkovo ( Skopje )
- Persons with intellect included in the deins process in Macedonia
- Families of persons w disabilities

Bottle Tote

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Proceeds from the sale of their work enable the NGO to sustain its activities . 26 – Pauza Magazine